Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
420-04-2	Cyanamide	99+	206-992-3

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: colorless crystals.
Warning! Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes severe eye and skin irritation. Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Heat sensitive.
Target Organs: None.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Dust may cause mechanical irritation. Causes severe eye irritation.
Skin: Causes severe skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes digestive tract irritation.
Inhalation: Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Combustible solid. May be ignited by heat, sparks, and flame.
Extinguishing Media: Do NOT get water inside containers. Use dry chemical, dry sand, or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: 142 deg C ( 287.60 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 4; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4°C/39°F.) Keep containers tightly closed.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Cyanamide	2 mg/m3 TWA	2 mg/m3 TWA	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Cyanamide: 2 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Crystals
Appearance: colorless
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 3.75103 mm Hg @ 20 C
Vapor Density: 1.45
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 83 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:45 - 46 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.0700g/cm3
Molecular Formula:CH2N2
Molecular Weight:42.04

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Thermally unstable.
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents - strong reducing agents - acids - bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 420-04-2: GS5950000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 420-04-2:
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 388 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 150 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 125 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 590 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = 84 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 420-04-2: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information found.
Teratogenicity: No information found.
Reproductive Effects: Experimental reproductive effects reported.
Mutagenicity: No information found.
Neurotoxicity: No information found.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. Bioconcentration in acquatic organisms is expected to be low.
Environmental: No information found.
Physical: Hydrolyzed into urea over a period of time.
Other: No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.	No information available.
Hazard Class:	6.1
UN Number:	UN2811
Packing Group:	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 420-04-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 420-04-2: immediate, reactive.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 420-04-2 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T
Risk Phrases:
     R 21 Harmful in contact with skin.
     R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
     R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
     R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Safety Phrases:
     S 22 Do not breathe dust.
     S 3 Keep in a cool place.
     S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 420-04-2: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 420-04-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 420-04-2 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 11/05/1998
Revision #4 Date: 11/20/2008

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